Reddit reviews Behringer iNuke NU1000 Ultra-Lightweight High-Density 1000-Watt Power Amplifier
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Delivers 2 x 500 Watts into 2 Ohms; 2 x 300 Watts into 4 Ohms; 1000 Watts into 4 Ohms (bridge mode) and weighs less than 7 lbs/3.3 kgUltimate reliability through revolutionary cool-running High-Density Class-D technology with "near-zero" thermal buildupUltra-efficient switch-mode power supply for noise-free audio, superior transient response and low power consumption"Zero-Attack" limiters offer maximum output level with reliable overload protectionBuilt-in Subwoofer/Satellite crossover for perfect subwoofer operation
The Behringer iNuke series is about the cheapest power amp I recommend in the "cheap as possible but probably won't catch fire" category.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Behringer-NU1000-Inuke-1000W-Amplifier/dp/B005EHIN12
Alternately shop used (gumtree/ebay/etc) for a used amp from a reputable brand like QSC, Crown, Crest, etc.
You need an amp to run between passive (non self-powered) speakers and the output source (controller). You didn't specify the speakers, but I would imagine they are passive since they have 1/4" TS connections... usually active speakers (self powered) have XLR inputs and sometimes additionally, have RCA and a mic input.
If, somehow, your speakers are active you'll just need this cord or this adapter, but I really would expect you need an amp. Having no idea what speakers you have, but knowing the next question will probably be what amp should you get, I'll just go ahead and put this here: Behringer Inuke. This is a budget amp, but it does a fairly good job. I have one running some subs and have zero complaints. If you end up needing more power, just look for the bigger versions.
Yep. There's a few cheap high wattage amps for home audio too.
I only have experience of 1 shaker but I'd suggest starting with that to try out the experience, unless you're not worried about spending lots of money. You can always add on more shakers later.
I have a single Buttkicker Gamer 2 (there are cheaper solutions, but I love the BKG2), a 3rd-party amp (the BK amp stopped working, got replaced, stopped working again, so I gave up and bought an alternative), a separate sound card for the BK, and SimVibe, all of which mounts up.
BKG2: ~£120 (when I bought it)
Replacement amp: ~£120
Sound card: ~£20
SimVibe: ~£72
Total: around £350
If you're going all-out, I'm no expert but I imagine you'd go with 5 shakers (one for each wheel, one for the chassis), which means you'd need an amp with more channels or more amps, as well as the extra shakers.
There are certainly cheaper alternative shakers to the BKG2, but I don't know enough to recommend one. Also, the BKG2 has a nice mounting system that makes attaching it to my rig simple; other shakers will probably provide more of a mounting challenge.
So I did a little research and it's apparently a very common problem.
This amp is very pricey but a guy used it for the exact purpose and had good luck.
Too rich for my blood (saving up for VR)
edit: People are also using this one
double edit: You'd need an 110VAC to 10-20VDC converter but this is a super cheap amp that would work for a single transducer
I'm getting this to run my jbl w15 gti in the near future. Wire your IDMAX up to 8 ohms and you should be set.